During Tuesday night's game between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves, tensions escalated when Draymond Green of the Warriors put Rudy Gobert of the Timberwolves in a chokehold. The incident occurred after a heated altercation between Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels. Green took advantage of the situation and intervened, leading to his ejection from the game. Both McDaniels and Thompson were also ejected.
Despite the early chaos, the Timberwolves managed to secure a 104-101 victory over the Warriors. Karl-Anthony Towns played a crucial role in the victory, scoring 33 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter. Anthony Edwards also contributed with 20 points, while Mike Conley sealed the win with a game-clinching three-pointer.
The incident between Green and Gobert quickly became viral on social media, with footage of the chokehold spreading online. This adds another chapter to the ongoing rivalry between Green and Gobert, who have had a prickly relationship in the past.
The Timberwolves' win extends their winning streak to seven games and maintains their undefeated record in the NBA in-season tournament. Both teams will have a chance to face off again in the tournament's upcoming group play games.
The Warriors, on the other hand, are currently on a three-game losing streak and now have a 6-5 record for the season.